August 2024 Actions

Institutional Actions Council

The Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council took the following actions on August 26–27, 2024.

Arizona

Certificate Program Approval

Central Arizona College, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs;
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot Certificate (16 credit hours, CIP code 49.0109)
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems Fundamentals Certificate (16 credit hours, CIP code 49.0109)

Northland Pioneer College, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • HVAC CAS (34 credit hours, CIP code 46.0399)
  • HVAC CP (28 credit hours, CIP code 46.0399)
  • Power and Alternative Energy CAS (33 credit hours, CIP code 46.0399)
  • Power and Alternative Energy CP (27 credit hours, CIP code 46.0399)
  • Industrial Technology Trades – General CAS (30 credit hours, CIP code 46.0399)

Assurance Review

Northland Pioneer College, Holbrook, AZ

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (34 credit hours, CIP code 26.0908).

Northland Pioneer College, Holbrook, AZ

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Power and Alternative Energy (60 credit hours, CIP code 46.0399).
• Approved the institution’s request to decrease the credit hours for the Certificate in Clinical Assistant, from 42 to 16 credit hours.

Arkansas

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Arkansas State University Mid-South, West Memphis, AR

Approval of Request for Change

Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan to teach out students enrolled in the Certificate and Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Management Services, including the teach-out agreement with New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, AR

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts (120 credit hours, CIP code 50.0501).

Colorado

Certificate Program Approval

Colorado Mesa University, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Accounting Practice (12 credit hours, CIP code 52.0301).

Comprehensive Evaluation

College for Financial Planning, Inc., Centennial, CO

• Accepted the team report.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Denver College of Nursing, Denver, CO

Approval of Request for Change

Naropa University, Boulder, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts Completion Program in Interdisciplinary Studies (120 credit hours, CIP code 30.9999).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Arts Completion Program in Interdisciplinary Studies (30 credit hours, CIP code 30.9999) through a contractual arrangement with Coopersmith Career Consulting.

Pueblo Community College, Pueblo, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration (120 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201).

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (193 credit hours, CIP code 51.1202).

Illinois

Certificate Program Approval

Harper College, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Aircraft Airframe Technician (36 credit hours, CIP code 47.0607)
  • Aircraft Powerplant Technician (36 credit hours, CIP code 47.0608)
  • Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Technician (51 credit hours, CIP code 47.0608)
  • Hospitality and Tourism (18 credit hours, CIP code 52.0903)

Lewis and Clark Community College, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Dental Assisting (40 credit hours, CIP code 51.0601)

Rend Lake College, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Agricultural Automation (16 credit hours, CIP code 01.0205)

Waubonsee Community College, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Digital Marketing (18 credit hours, CIP code 52.1404)

Approval of Request for Change

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Certificate in Programmable Logic Controllers (CIP code 47.0105) from 18 to 28 credit hours.

Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL

• Approved the institution’s request to open the following additional locations:
  • Lincoln-Way East High School, 201 Colorado Avenue, Frankfort, IL 60423
  • Lincoln-Way Central High School, 1801 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox, IL 60451
  • Lincoln-Way West High School, 21701 S. Gougar Road, New Lenox, IL 60451
  • Minooka Central High School, 301 S. Wabena Avenue, Minooka, IL 60447
  • Grundy Area Vocational Center, 1002 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450
  • Wilco Area Career Center, 500 Wilco Boulevard, Romeoville, IL 60446
  • Troy Fire Protection District, 700 Cottage St., Shorewood, IL 60404

Denial of Request for Change

Greenville University, Greenville, IL

• Denied the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (120 credit hours, CIP code 11.0101).

Indiana

Approval of Request for Change

Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Ivy Tech Madison, 590 Ivy Tech Drive, Madison, IN 47250.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate in Liberal Studies (60 credit hours, CIP code 24.0101).  

Taylor University, Upland, IN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (133-134 credit hours, CIP code 51.3801).

Iowa

Approval of Request for Change

Morningside University, Sioux City, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Business Administration (36 credit hours, CIP code 52.0201).
• Approved the institution’s request for a change in student body in relation to offering a third program at a new degree level.

Northeast Iowa Community College, Calmar, IA

• Approved the institution’s participation in the Notification Program for Additional Locations for additional locations within the United States

Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Bachelor of Science in Business Administration General Emphasis – Prison Education Program at Fort Dodge Correctional Facility, 1550 L St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 in the following modality: distance education.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Bachelor of Science in Business Administration General Emphasis – Prison Education Program at Iowa Correctional Institution for Women, 420 Mill St SW, Mitchellville, IA 50169 in the following modality: distance education. 

Kansas

Certificate Program Approval

Barton County Community College, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Construction Technology (23 credit hours, CIP code 46.0201)

Assurance Review

Seward County Community College, Liberal, KS

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Cowley College, Arkansas City, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate of Applied Science in Electromechanical Maintenance – Prison Education Program at Winfield Correctional Facility, 1806 Pinecrest Circle, Winfield, Kansas 67156 in the following modalities: in-person and distance education.

Donnelly College, Kansas City, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN completion) (120 credit hours, CIP code 51.3801).
• Approved the institution’s request for a change in student body in relation to offering a third program at a new degree level.

Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Arts in Elementary Education (60 credit hours, CIP code 13.1201).

Neosho County Community College, Chanute, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology (64 credit hours, with level 1 certificate, 19 credit hours, and level 2 certificate, 39 credit hours; CIP code 47.0604).

Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS

• Approved the institution’s request to close the additional location, OU Wisconsin, 245 South Executive Drive, Suite 110, Brookfield, WI 53005, and reopen at: OU Wisconsin, 15800 West Bluemound Rd., First Floor Suite 117, Brookfield, WI 53005.
• Approved the institution’s request to close the additional location, OU Overland Park, 4370 West 109th Street, Suite 200, Overland Park, KS 66211, and reopen at: OU Overland Park, 6450 Sprint Parkway, Suite 200, Overland Park, KS 66211.
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (96 credit hours, CIP code 51.0912).  

Michigan

Certificate Program Approval

Western Michigan University, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems Operations Undergraduate Certificate (15 credit hours, CIP code, 49.0109).

Assurance Review

Grace Christian University, Grand Rapids, MI

• Accepted the team report.

Approval of Request for Change

Grace Christian University, Grand Rapids, MI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Sports Communication and Management (120 credit hours, CIP code 09.0906).

Minnesota

Certificate Program Approval

University of St. Thomas, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Mental Health and Well-Being for Educators (12 credit hours, CIP code 13.1299).

Winona State University, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Education (16 credit hours, CIP code 51.3803).

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Anoka Technical College, Anoka, MN

Approval of Request for Change

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Medical and Health Humanities (46 credit hours, CIP code 51.3204).

Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Business Analytics (34 credit hours, CIP code 30.7102).

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Cybersecurity (30 credit hours, CIP code 11.1003).

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (CIP code 31.0505) from 70 to 120 credit hours.

Missouri

Focused Visit

Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Cape Girardeau, MO

• Affirmed that the institution has demonstrated sufficient evidence that it has addressed the concerns related to the institution’s ongoing compliance with the Criteria for Accreditation and other applicable HLC requirements in light of the institution’s recent Change of Control, Structure or Organization.

Approval of Request for Change

Jefferson College, Hillsboro, MO

• Approved the institution’s Provisional Plan to teach out students enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assistant.

Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science and Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science (CIP code 51.1005) through a contractual arrangement with Mercy Hospital St. Louis -Medical Laboratory Science Program.

Webster University, St. Louis, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Laws in International Law (120 credit hours, CIP 22.0209).

William Jewell College, Liberty, MO

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (124 credit hours, CIP code 11.0701).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (124 credit hours, CIP code 43.0303).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (124 credit hours, CIP code 11.0103).
• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Entrepreneurial Master of Business Administration (36 credit hours, CIP code 52.0701).

Nebraska

Staff Action

Union Adventist University, Lincoln, NE

• Approved the institution’s request for an aggregate change of 25% or more in program content for the Master of Occupational Therapy program since the institution’s last accreditation review.

Approval of Request for Change

Concordia University, Seward, NE

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Bachelor of Science in Data Science.

Peru State College, Peru, NE

• Approved the institution’s request for a change in student body in relation to offering a third program at a new degree level.

York University, York, NE

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate of Arts – Prison Education Program at Nebraska Correctional Center for Women, 1107 Recharge Road, York, NE 68467 in the following modality: in person.

New Mexico

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development, Santa Fe, NM

Focused Visit

Southeast New Mexico College, Carlsbad, NM

• Affirmed that the institution is addressing the concerns related to ongoing compliance with the Criteria for Accreditation and other applicable HLC requirements in light of the institution’s recent Change of Control, Structure or Organization, with specific focus on Core Component 5.B.

Approval of Request for Change

Luna Community College, Las Vegas, NM

• Approved the institution’s request for an aggregate change of 25% or more in program content for the certificate in Collision Repair Technology since the institution’s last accreditation review.
• Approved the institution’s request to change the delivery modality to in-person and distance education for the following programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science – Allied Health
  • Associate of Applied Science – Computer Science
  • Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
  • Allied Health Certificate
  • Community Health Worker Certificate
  • Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Certificate in Criminal Justice

San Juan College, Farmington, NM

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • East Center Location-Aztec, 315 S. Ash Street, Aztec, NM 87410
  • West Center Location – Kirtland, 69 County Road 6500, Kirtland, NM 87417

North Dakota

Certificate Program Approval

Turtle Mountain Community College, ND

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate program:
  • Solar Energy Technician (17 credit hours, CIP code 15.1703).

Ohio   

Certificate Program Approval

Ursuline College, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following certificate programs:
  • Educational Technology Certificate (15 credit hours, CIP code 13.0501)
  • Trauma Counseling Certificate (3 credit hours, CIP code 51.1513)
  • Teacher Leader Certificate (15 credit hours, CIP code 13.0401)
  • Special Needs Students Certificate (18 credit hours, CIP code 13.0402)
  • Instructional Delivery Certificate (18 credit hours, CIP code 13.0501)
  • Enhancing Student Mindset Certificate (15 credit hours, CIP code 13.1099)
  • Enhancing Professional Mindset Certificate (9 credit hours, CIP code 13.1099)
  • Building Classroom Culture Certificate (9 credit hours, CIP code 13.0101)
  • Brain, Mind and Instructional Design Certificate (12 credit hours, CIP code 13.0301)
  • Advanced Educational Technology Certificate (12 credit hours, CIP code 13.0501)

Approval of Request for Change

Antioch University, Yellow Springs, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Athletic Training (54 credit hours, CIP 51.0913).

Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to open two additional locations:
  • Grafton Correctional Institution, 2500 Avon Belden Rd, Grafton, OH 44044
  • Lorain Correctional Institution, 2075 Avon Belden Rd, Grafton, OH 44044.

Malone University, Canton, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to increase the credit hours for the Master in School Counseling (CIP code 13.1101) from 48 to 60 credit hours.

University of Findlay, Findlay, OH

• Approved the institution’s request to open the following additional locations:
  • Allen East High School, 9105 Harding Hwy, Harrod, OH 45850
  • Benjamin Logan High School, 6609 OH-47, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
  • Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204
  • Eastwood High School, 4900 Sugar Ridge Road, Pemberville, OH 43450
  • Northwestern High School, 7473 North Elyria Road, West Salem, OH 44287
  • Ontario High School, 467 Shelby-Ontario Road, Ontario, OH 44906
  • Perkins High School, 3714 Campbell Street, Sandusky, OH 44870

Oklahoma

Approval of Request for Change

Murray State College, Tishomingo, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to participate in the Notification Program for Additional Locations.

Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, OK

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies – Prison Education Program at Lexington Correctional Center, 15151 Highway 39, Lexington, OK 73051 in the following modality: in-person.

South Dakota

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD

Approval of Request for Change

Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, SD

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: Dakota Wesleyan University-Rapid City, 1400 Turbine Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703.

West Virginia

Staff Action

Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, WV

• Accepted staff recommendation.

Approval of Request for Change

Marshall University, Huntington, WV

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Analysis (33 credit hours, CIP code 42.2814).

Wisconsin

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac, WI

Approval of Request for Change

Carroll University, Waukesha, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Leadership and Organizational Development (54 credit hours, CIP code 52.0213).

Concordia University, Mequon, WI

• Approved the institution’s provisional plan for the Master of Science in Athletic Training Education program at the Ann Arbor branch campus, 4090 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

Herzing University, Madison, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Business Analytics (34 credit hours, CIP code 30.7102).

Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP): Associate of Applied Science in Business Management – Prison Education Program at Kettle Moraine Correctional Institute, W9071 Forest Drive, Plymouth, WI 53073 in the following modality: distance education.

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the following Pell-eligible prison education program (PEP):  the Associate of Applied Science in Business Management – Prison Education Program at Taycheedah Correctional Institute, 751 Co. Rd K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937 in the following modality: distance education.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to close the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire College of Nursing and Health Sciences-Marshfield location at 611 St. Joseph Avenue and reopen it at 2000 West 5th Street, Marshfield, WI 54449.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to open an additional location: UVM University Center at WCTC, 800 Main St, Pewaukee, WI 53072.

• Approved the institution’s participation in the Notification Program for Additional Locations for additional locations within the United States.

Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, WI

• Approved the institution’s request to offer the Master of Science in Professional Counseling (60 credit hours, CIP code 42.2803).